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How far is Taipei from Shanghai?

The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) and Taipei (Taipei Songshan Airport) is 422 miles / 680 kilometers / 367 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Shanghai (SHA) to Taipei (TSA) is 495 miles / 796 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 72 hours 45 minutes.

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport – Taipei Songshan Airport

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Distance from Shanghai to Taipei

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Shanghai to Taipei. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 422.225 miles
  • 679.505 kilometers
  • 366.903 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 423.643 miles
  • 681.788 kilometers
  • 368.136 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Shanghai to Taipei?

The estimated flight time from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Taipei Songshan Airport is 1 hour and 17 minutes.

What is the time difference between Shanghai and Taipei?

There is no time difference between Shanghai and Taipei.

Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA)

On average, flying from Shanghai to Taipei generates about 87 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 87 kilograms equals 192 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Shanghai to Taipei

See the map of the shortest flight path between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA).

Airport information

Origin Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
City: Shanghai
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: SHA
ICAO Code: ZSSS
Coordinates: 31°11′52″N, 121°20′9″E
Destination Taipei Songshan Airport
City: Taipei
Country: Taiwan Flag of Taiwan
IATA Code: TSA
ICAO Code: RCSS
Coordinates: 25°4′9″N, 121°33′7″E